Low Energy Housing Innovations and the role of Intermediaries (LEHII)

The built environment is one of the largest contributors to energy and materials use worldwide, accounting for approximately 40% of total energy use in Europe. Poor energy performance of buildings means that the building and housing sector is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. However, the need to improve the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock has received little attention in the UK, which has one of the oldest building stocks in Europe.